Price still an issue as propane supplies increase

February 13, 2014

MARQUETTE — After meeting with lawmakers, community action agencies and propane suppliers in Delta County Monday, state officials said propane supplies to the Upper Peninsula have improved over the......

Shlort

Last weeks wholesale price was about $2.50 a gallon. How does that translate to $4.00 a gallon to the retail buyer? The Retailer sells 400 gallons of propane, has an hours labor in the sale (at most) and makes 600 bucks?

Shlort

So, if you qualify you can get free propane to heat your house? If you do not qualify, you have to come up with $2,000 to fill your propane tank?

It is not like this is a small inconvienience for people who heat with this type of fuel. Propane was borderline unaffordable for people before the price went up 150% or more. Now, people are forced to chose between heating their homes and eating healthy meals because they can't get free stuff from the government.

If the supply price to the rtailer is back to a normal level, why is it alright for the retailer to charge more still?

Politicians get theiur pockets stuffed with cash while the people pay the price for it. Glad I heat with wood.